DeepBIM

DeepBIM is an AI-augmented BIM framework to enhance BIM workflows.

DeepBIM Assistant

DeepBIM Assistant is an integrated LLM in Revit that act as a chat assistant. At this stage, the chatbot itself is fully functional, but it’s not yet connected to the Revit API—the video demo showcases its potential.

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Documentation

UML Class Diagram

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Features

✅ Revit Ribbon Integration – Adds a custom DeepBIM button inside Revit’s UI.
✅ Chat Interface – Allows users to send queries and receive AI-generated responses.
✅ Custom API Support – Users can replace the default API with their own AI endpoint.

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System Requirements

1. Software & Dependencies

• Autodesk Revit 2025
• .NET 8.0
• necessary Assemblies and .NET framework (e.g. RevitAPI, RevitAPIUI, Microsoft.Windows.Desktop.App.WPF, etc)

2. Folder Structure

deepbim/
├── Dependencies/                    # External libraries
├── App.cs                            # Revit entry point (Ribbon button)
├── Command.cs                        # Executes Chat Window
├── ChatWindow.xaml                   # UI layout
├── ChatWindow.xaml.cs                 # Handles chat interactions
├── DeepSeekService.cs                 # API connection handler
└── MarkdownToInlineConverter.cs       # Markdown formatting utility

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Installation & Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/DeepBIM.git
   cd DeepBIM

2. Build the project in Visual Studio.
3. Place the compiled .dll in the Revit Add-ins folder:

   %APPDATA%\Autodesk\Revit\Addins\2025\
   

4. Restart Revit and locate the DeepBIM button in the Ribbon.

(more about Revit Plugin: https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/tsarticles/ts/7I2bC1zUr4VjJ3U31uM66K.html)

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API Integration

The API endpoint (that is connected to the DeepSeek LLM) currently only allows access to the author. To use your own API, modify DeepSeekService.cs:

private static readonly string ApiBaseUrl = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("DEEPBIM_API_URL") ?? "https://your-api-url.com";

Make sure your API returns a JSON response in the following format:

{
  "response": "the response"
}

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Customization & Configuration

1. Change API Endpoint

• Set an environment variable:

  export DEEPBIM_API_URL="https://your-api-url.com"

• Or modify DeepSeekService.cs and hardcode your API.

2. Update Icons & UI

• Replace Resources/blue_whale.png with your own custom icon.
• Modify ChatWindow.xaml for UI changes.